3 Best Bakeries in Ventura, CA

“Royal Bakery & Café's mission is to provide the best-baked goods in a relaxed atmosphere. They have been providing the most delicious bakery products to their customers. They also offer a full menu of drip coffee and espresso and selected sandwiches. The bakery makes all products from scratch, using the finest ingredients available. They celebrate the artistry inherent in baking and cooking, from the precise techniques that go into their pastries to the bold flavors that define their signature dishes. Their passionate team pours their heart and soul into every creation, inviting you to indulge in the rich tapestry of flavors that define Royal. They pride themselves on offering a delicious selection of moist, perfectly sweet, scratch cakes made with the highest quality single ingredients.”

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“Café Ficelle is a family-owned and operated French bakery and café owned by Bryan Scofield. Jarrett Chambers is the Executive Baker of the bakery. Jarrett was a natural bread scientist and during this time attended a European bread-baking school in San Francisco. He became the first non-European to be granted an internship. Jarrett has developed a new style of bread and pastries for Café Ficelle. Cafe Ficelle is a charming little spot that offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere for a leisurely breakfast or brunch. The bakery is a haven to enjoy the simplicity of delicious cuisine and the company of friends and family. The bakery offers a tempting array of freshly-baked goods, including English muffins, croissants, and other attention-grabbing treats. Gift cards are also available at the bakery. Café Ficelle has other branches in Thousand Oaks and Camarillo.”

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“Butter & Fold is your pastry and coffee experience that offers French-style pastries to the neighborhood from their kitchen to your coffee bar at home. Their pastries are made in small batches using organic local farmer’s market veggies and fruits, organic local Shepherd’s Farm pasture eggs, and organic pasture-raised butter. Their dedicated and talented bakers work throughout the evening to provide you with a full range of fresh croissants and breads. They use only the highest quality natural ingredients and prepare everything by hand. Butter & Fold is the perfect spot to take a moment to taste and experience a bit of European culture through a time-lapse with your friends, indulging in their fresh pastries and coffee.”

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